Ganyu Build Guide | Best Artifacts, Weapons & Teams

Who Is Ganyu?

Ganyu is a limited 5-star Cryo Bow character from Liyue, released in Version 1.2 (January 12, 2021). She serves as the secretary of the Yuehai Pavilion and remains one of the strongest ranged Cryo carries in the game.

Ganyu's damage revolves around Frostflake Arrow charged shots and can be built for either Freeze or Melt teams. Her flexibility is a major reason she remains relevant across many different account types.

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Skill Mechanics and Talent Priority

Normal Attack: Liutian Archery

Performs up to 6 bow shots.
Charged Attack Level 2 fires a Frostflake Arrow that blooms and deals AoE Cryo DMG.
This Charged Attack bloom is the main source of Ganyu's personal damage.

Elemental Skill: Trail of the Qilin

Cooldown: 10s.

Leaves behind an Ice Lotus that taunts enemies.
Helps create safe space for Charged Attacks and deals Cryo DMG when it explodes.

Elemental Burst: Celestial Shower

Energy Cost: 60. Cooldown: 15s.

Summons a large Cryo field that deals repeated AoE Cryo DMG.
Excellent in Freeze teams and multi-target situations.
Also provides Cryo application for teammates and snapshot-style team setups.

Passive Talents

Talent	Unlock	Effect
Undivided Heart	Ascension 1	Frostflake Arrow follow-up shots gain CRIT Rate after firing a Frostflake Arrow.
Harmony Between Heaven and Earth	Ascension 4	Party members in Ganyu's Burst field gain Cryo DMG Bonus.
Preserved for the Hunt	Utility	Refunds some ore when crafting bows.

Talent Leveling Priority

Normal Attack > Elemental Burst > Elemental Skill

Highest Priority: Normal Attack - Frostflake Arrow damage defines Ganyu's DPS.
Second Priority: Elemental Burst - very important in Freeze teams and for AoE.
Third Priority: Elemental Skill - useful but lower direct value.

For Melt Ganyu, her Normal Attack matters the most. For Freeze Ganyu, both Normal Attack and Burst are highly important.

Best Artifacts

Main Stats

Slot	Main Stat
Sands	ATK% / Elemental Mastery
Goblet	Cryo DMG Bonus
Circlet	CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG > ATK% > Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge

Energy Recharge Requirements:

Freeze teams: around 120-140% depending on Burst frequency
Melt teams: often lower if Burst is not central to the rotation

Use ATK% Sands in Freeze and many general builds. Elemental Mastery Sands can be competitive in Melt-focused teams.

Set Options

Set	Effect	Verdict
Blizzard Strayer 4pc	Cryo DMG Bonus and high CRIT Rate against Frozen or Cryo-affected enemies.	Best for Freeze.
Wanderer's Troupe 4pc	Charged Attack bonus for bow users plus Elemental Mastery.	Best for Melt and very strong for charged-shot play.
Shimenawa's Reminiscence 4pc	Big Charged Attack bonus at the cost of Energy.	Usable charged-shot option, especially when Burst is less important.
2pc Cryo DMG + 2pc ATK%	Simple split-damage setup.	Good fallback if substats are better.

Ganyu's artifact choice depends heavily on team type. Freeze strongly favors Blizzard Strayer, while Melt prefers Wanderer's Troupe.

Best Weapons

Weapon	Rarity	Stat	Notes
Amos' Bow	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	ATK 49.6%	BiS or near-BiS in many classic Ganyu setups, especially charged-shot focused builds.
Aqua Simulacra	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	CRIT DMG 88.2%	Excellent premium option with huge CRIT value.
The First Great Magic	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	CRIT DMG 66.2%	Strong modern stat bow for ranged DPS.
Polar Star	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	CRIT Rate 33.1%	Great stat stick, though less tailored for charged-shot focus than Amos.
Hunter's Path	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	CRIT Rate 44.1%	Especially strong in Melt builds with Elemental Mastery value.
Prototype Crescent	⭐⭐⭐⭐	ATK 41.3%	One of Ganyu's best craftable options when weak-point hits are possible.
Hamayumi	⭐⭐⭐⭐	ATK 55.1%	Strong for charged-shot play, especially if Burst use is limited.
Blackcliff Warbow	⭐⭐⭐⭐	CRIT DMG 36.8%	Usable CRIT option with decent stat balance.
Sharpshooter's Oath	⭐⭐⭐	CRIT DMG 46.9%	Basic early-game charged-shot option.

For most players, Amos' Bow remains the most iconic Ganyu weapon, Prototype Crescent is a great craftable option, and Hamayumi works well in charged-shot-heavy builds.

Key Constellations

Constellation	Effect	Verdict
C1 - Dew-Drinker	Charged shots reduce Cryo RES and restore Energy.	Strong early constellation with good utility and damage value.
C2 - The Auspicious	Grants an extra Skill charge.	Useful comfort upgrade, especially for positioning and Cryo application.
C3 - Cloud-Strider	Elemental Burst level +3.	Strong for Freeze and AoE-focused builds.
C4 - Westward Sojourn	Enemies inside Burst field take more damage over time.	Strong team damage increase in sustained fights.
C5 - The Merciful	Elemental Skill level +3.	Moderate value.
C6 - The Clement	Greatly improves Frostflake Arrow access after Skill.	Very strong premium DPS constellation.

Recommendation: Ganyu is excellent at C0. C1 is her most practical early upgrade, while C6 is her premium damage spike.

Team Compositions

Ganyu can be played in either Freeze or Melt teams, and each version uses different artifact and support priorities.

Freeze Team

Role	Character	Notes
Main DPS	Ganyu	Main Cryo ranged DPS.
Support	Mona / Kokomi	Hydro application for Freeze.
Support	Venti / Kazuha	Grouping and Cryo RES shred.
Support	Shenhe / Diona / Rosaria	Cryo buffs, battery, or healing.

Melt Team

Role	Character	Notes
Main DPS	Ganyu	Main charged-shot Cryo carry.
Support	Bennett	ATK buff and healing.
Support	Xiangling / Dehya / Nahida	Pyro setup for Melt or Burning Melt support.
Support	Zhongli / Kazuha	Shielding, grouping, or elemental support.

Rotation

Freeze teams prioritize Burst uptime, grouping, and safe Charged Attack windows.
Melt teams prioritize Pyro setup before Ganyu's charged shots.
Keep Ganyu at a safe distance whenever possible to maintain clean Frostflake Arrow timing.

Ascension and Talent Materials

Base Stats (Lv. 90)

Stat	Value
Max HP	9,797
ATK	335
DEF	630
CRIT DMG (Ascension)	38.4%

Ascension Materials (0 to 90)

Mora: 420,000
EXP: 420 Hero's Wit
Shivada Jade: 1 Sliver / 9 Fragment / 9 Chunk / 6 Gemstone
Boss Drop: Hoarfrost Core x46
Local Specialty: Qingxin x168
Common Drops: 18 Whopperflower Nectar / 30 Shimmering Nectar / 36 Energy Nectar

Talent Materials (Single Talent 1 to 10)

Mora: 1,652,500
Talent Books: Teachings x3 / Guide x21 / Philosophies x38 of Diligence
Common Drops: 6 Whopperflower Nectar / 22 Shimmering Nectar / 31 Energy Nectar
Weekly Boss: Shadow of the Warrior x6
Crown: Crown of Insight x1

Domain: Taishan Mansion (Tuesday / Friday / Sunday) - Diligence series

Summary

Ganyu is a versatile 5-star Cryo Bow DPS who can dominate both Freeze and Melt teams. Her best builds focus on Frostflake Arrow damage, strong CRIT stats, and the right artifact set for her team archetype. She remains one of the most flexible ranged carries in the game thanks to her reliable charged-shot damage and excellent AoE Burst.

Quick Reference

Priority	Best Choice
Weapon	Amos' Bow
Artifact	Blizzard Strayer 4pc / Wanderer's Troupe 4pc
Sands	ATK% / Elemental Mastery
Goblet	Cryo DMG Bonus
Circlet	CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Talent Priority	Normal Attack > Elemental Burst > Elemental Skill
Key Constellations	C1 / C6
Best Team	Ganyu + Mona/Kokomi + Venti/Kazuha + Shenhe/Diona

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